Prone

usgb/prəʊn/
adjective

Likely to do, have, or suffer from something.

She's prone to headaches.
Visual representation of "prone" - Likely to do, have, or suffer from something.

Often appears as...

  • prone to accidents
  • prone to error
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Visual representation of "prone"
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Negative Associations

This usage often relates to unfavorable tendencies or vulnerabilities.

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Alex is prone to exaggeration; take his stories with a grain of salt.
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Not Definite

Being prone to something doesn't guarantee it will happen, just that it's likely.

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As a doctor, she's prone to working long hours.
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Context Dependent

The specific inclination mentioned can vary based on context, from habits to ailments.

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Tropical regions are prone to heavy rainfall.
Visual representation of the word "Prone"

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